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A familiar friend and a gentle ending

A little story before goodnight

A simple bedtime story shape, fictional feeling cards and room to draw a small adventure together.

For a quiet moment with a grown-up

Download the free PDF5 A4 pages including parent guide · No sign-up needed
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Here's what you'll make.

A short, gentle story with a last line your family can use again.

Inside the pack

  1. A quick guide for grown-ups
  2. A little story before goodnight
  3. Our cosy goodnight
  4. How does our character feel?
  5. Our story in six pictures

An easy way in.

  1. Choose a familiar character and a small moment from their day.
  2. Let someone offer a kindness, then find somewhere to rest.
  3. Keep your family's favourite last sentence for another evening.
Where would a tiny paper dragon feel most comfortable after an adventure?

All you need is paper and pencils. A grown-up can read along or write down words. Take breaks and follow your child's ideas.

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A little story before goodnight
Parent guide & getting started
A little story before goodnight
A little story before goodnight
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Your character has more adventures in mind.

Bring your paper ideas to FableBunch. Describe your characters and worlds, make a story together and keep it for your family's next chapter.

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